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Three‐dimensional fetal echocardiography for prediction of postnatal surgical approach in double outlet right ventricle: a pilot study
Author(s) -
Zidere V.,
Pushparajah K.,
Allan L. D.,
Simpson J. M.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.12512
Subject(s) - medicine , double outlet right ventricle , ventricle , great arteries , fetus , fetal echocardiography , cardiology , retrospective cohort study , radiology , surgery , prenatal diagnosis , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Objectives To examine the feasibility of reconstructing three‐dimensional ( 3D ) echocardiographic views in fetuses with double outlet right ventricle, which might enhance prognostication with respect to the postnatal surgical approach. Methods This was a retrospective blinded observational study. Our database was reviewed from January 2007 to June 2011 to identify fetuses with usual atrial arrangement, concordant atrioventricular connections, double outlet right ventricle and relatively balanced left and right ventricular size. Six fetuses, in which there was an intention to treat, were included. Results In all six cases, we identified important features, including location of the ventricular septal defect and its relation to the atrioventricular valves and great arteries. The postnatal surgical approach was predicted accurately in each case. Conclusion In this group of fetuses with double outlet right ventricle, detailed evaluation by 3D fetal echocardiography enhanced visualization of the anatomy, leading to accurate prediction of the type of surgical repair. Prospective validation in a large cohort of fetuses is warranted. Copyright © 2013 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.